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Feeding Hearts serves hundreds each month in Lafayette County
The wait was long Thursday at the Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena as cars lined up out of the parking lot and onto F.D. “Buddy” East Parkway with hundreds of local folks waiting patiently to receive fresh fruit, produce and milk. Once a month, volunteers from area churches, the Feeding Hearts Food Ministry and the Mid-South […] The post Feeding Hearts serves hundreds each month in Lafayette County appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Keep outdoor pets safe during summer heat
It may still technically spring but Oxford and Lafayette County are experiencing warmer summertime temperatures this week. The National Weather Service forecast for Oxford on Sunday afternoon is 96 degrees and heat index will be over 100 degrees. It is time to make sure outdoor pets are given extra care with plenty of shade and […] The post Keep outdoor pets safe during summer heat appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
State to build new Medical Examiner’s Office in Oxford
A third state medical examiner’s office serving all of north Mississippi will be built in Oxford. During the 2024 Session of the Mississippi Legislature, lawmakers passed legislation allowing the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to purchase the former Rayner Eye Clinic in Oxford, located off Belk Boulevard, to establish a medical examiner’s office. One medical […] The post State to build new Medical Examiner’s Office in Oxford appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Stronger Together Oxford helps to unite community partners
CoreLogic, a leading global provider of property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions, celebrated its second annual Cares Day in May, a day dedicated to giving back to local communities worldwide. With 85 employees participating, the company collectively contributed approximately 300 service hours to various community projects. Cares Day was instituted to further promote philanthropy and […] The post Stronger Together Oxford helps to unite community partners appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Paving continues
The paving of West Jackson Avenue continued Friday. Lehman-Roberts started milling the westbound lane of West Jackson Avenue early Thursday morning and is milling the eastbound lanes today. The paving project spans Fraternity Row and West Oxford Loop and along Home Depot Drive. Expect traffic delays, lane closures and lane shifts during work hours. Alternate […] The post Paving continues appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Flag Day
Avent Acres resident Drew Stevens and his children placed American Flags down Combs Street, Chandler Avenue early Friday morning to celebrate two special holidays – National Flag Day and his wife Jill’s birthday, both on June 14. It’s the second year the Stevens have placed the flags as a day to proudly display the American […] The post Flag Day appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Busy April helps boost local sales, tourism taxes
By Alyssa Schnugg Senior reporter The month of April was a busy one for Oxford with the return of Morgan Wallen, a booming Double Decker Weekend and lots of baseball. The events brought tens of thousands of people into Oxford who ate at local restaurants, shopped at local stores and slept in local hotels […] The post Busy April helps boost local sales, tourism taxes appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Former Mississippi Lottery Corporation Vice President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
State Auditor Shad White announced that Hope Bishop, former Vice President of Human Resources at the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Bishop was arrested in November of 2023. Bishop is accused of giving herself unauthorized raises. The Lottery Corporation staff discovered Bishop’s embezzlement and reported it to the State Auditor’s office when they […] The post Former Mississippi Lottery Corporation Vice President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Senators, House Reps speak to community about 2024 session accomplishments
Senators and House representatives broke the fast with Oxford and Lafayette County residents Wednesday while sharing some of the Legislature’s accomplishments from the 2024 session during the annual Eggs and Issues event. The Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce puts the event on each year to give the community a chance to hear from their representatives […] The post Senators, House Reps speak to community about 2024 session accomplishments appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Woman charged with cyberstalking
An Oxford woman faces a felony after being arrested and charged with cyberstalking. On May 12, the Oxford Police Department took a walk-in harassment report. The victim was receiving threatening text messages from fake numbers and notes were being left at the victim’s home. After the investigation, Cynahmon Lee, 23, of Oxford, was arrested and […] The post Woman charged with cyberstalking appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Hydropower Ahead for Mississippi, Sardis Dam on the List
By Hal Fox UM journalism student Mississippi is one of only two states in the country with no hydropower infrastructure. That is about to change. In 2016, the Mississippi Army Corps of Engineers released plans to retrofit four dams across Mississippi and turn them into hydroelectric power plants. One of those hydroelectric plants will be […] The post Hydropower Ahead for Mississippi, Sardis Dam on the List appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
West Jackson Avenue paving project
The city of Oxford will be improving and upgrading numerous roads this summer, starting with the paving of West Jackson Avenue. Lehman-Roberts started paving the westbound lane of West Jackson Avenue early Thursday morning. The paving will occur between Fraternity Row and West Oxford Loop and along Home Depot Drive. Expect traffic delays, lane closures […] The post West Jackson Avenue paving project appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Gas prices trending down for summer
As June begins, so does the vacation season for many. Whether you’re driving to the beach or across the country, gas prices interest everyone. Both the national average and the state average for Mississippihave decreased in the past week. As of June 3, 2024, the national average gas price has fallen 5.8 cents per gallon, […] The post Gas prices trending down for summer appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Lafayette County property transfers
Compiled by Davis Coen Property transfers between June 3- 7, 2024, as recorded with the Lafayette County Chancery Clerk: Anderson Road Holdings, LLC to Charles Dukes, et al., Unit 32, Meadow Crest Condominiums. Elizabeth Breeland to Jacob Smith, Unit 362, Turnberry Condominiums. Judson and Marissa Watson to Rachael Flowers, Unit 34 of Old Oaks of […] The post Lafayette County property transfers appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Cofield’s Corner
By John Cofield It’s just a small brick building set back from the street. I’m sure many out-of-towners have strolled by not knowing all the history up that little walk. Frequent climbers of the steps up to the porch include Justice L.Q.C. Lamar, Sen. W.V. Sullivan, Ole Miss chancellors, a long list of noted judges […] The post Cofield’s Corner appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Summer baking camps foster youth
By Ian Sparks Eagle Intern JustCakeIt!, an Oxford bakery owned and operated by Crystal Dunn, is offering a community service that is unique to her passion. Dunn and her business hosted a baking camp for a youth group recently from Como called appropriately, “In the Mix.” The two-day camp taught a variety of skills that […] The post Summer baking camps foster youth appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Visit to beaches of D-Day recalled
By Gene Hays USMC Msgt. (Ret) The overall objective of D-Day was to liberate Normandy and all of western Europe, to begin the march to Berlin. Omaha Beach, second beach from the west among the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II, was assaulted on June 6, 1944 (D-Day of […] The post Visit to beaches of D-Day recalled appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Reported disturbance leads to double arrest
On May 15, the Oxford Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 500 block of Clearbrook Drive. After investigation, Sanyja Rooks, 22, and Kimberly Vaughn, 42, both of Memphis were each arrested and charged with burglary and malicious mischief. Rooks and Vaughn were taken before a Municipal Court judge for their initial bond hearing […] The post Reported disturbance leads to double arrest appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
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